Septic Tanks

Many homeowners don't know their septic tank. The tank is buried and forgotten, along with the rest of the system, until sewage is ankle deep in the basement or bubbles up in the yard. Then, the septic tank system is unfairly criticized for failing to do its job. How many people would buy an expensive car and never change the oil? Similarly, regular maintenance of your septic system, by emptying and jetting, is necessary to ensure it's proper operation.Remember that the septic tank is a settling tank which collects and stores sewage solids. When the storage gets full, the tank must be cleaned and pumped. Typically, the average household should consider having their tank pumped every 2 to 5 years, to ensure proper operation!